Uncommon skin cancers (Rarer Skin Cancers)
From
Randle HW. The other skin cancers (non-melanoma, non-basal cell carcinoma, non-squamous cell carcinoma). Curr Probl Dermatol March/ April 2001; 123-129.
The three main skin cancers are BCC (= 79% of all skin cancer) SCC and MM.
More than 30 different types of skin cancer have been described view here.
Reference
1. Marra DE, Schanbacher CF, Torres A. Mohs micrographic surgery of primary cutaneous mucinous carcinoma using immunohistochemistry for margin control. Dermatol Surg 2004; 30: 799-802
War Veterans - Skin Cancer and War Pensions
(War pensions agency) = Veterans Agency = an executive of the Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Did you know that if you have had a skin cancer or certain precancers that you may be eligible for a War Pension
Contact:
Director of Medical Services
Veterans Agency
Room 6403 Norcross
Blackpool
Lancs
FY5 3WP
Tel; 01253 332 407
For further information visit: www.dermsurgery.co.uk
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